Blinken: 'About 100 Americans in Afghanistan' Remain Hostage to Taliban

Sep 13, 2021

United States Secretary of State Secretary Antony Blinken said Monday “about 100 Americans in Afghanistan” remain hostage to the Taliban since President Biden’s deadly evacuation on August 31.

Blinken then hedged his number against reports that have indicated between 100 to 5,000 Americans remain in the country.

Meeks also asked if the Biden administration attempted to renegotiate the Taliban-enforced deadline of August 31.

“At any time did the Biden administration consider whether to renegotiate the deal with Taliban?” Meeks asked.

Blinken continued to say the Taliban manipulated the Biden administration to remove U.S.

It is unknown how many Americans remain hostage in Afghanistan.